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Healthy Children Play Outside

GrantWatch.com lists over 700 grants for children, in support of their healthy growth and development. Our children's health grants promote initiatives that increase outdoor activity and improve quality of life for our youth. Recent studies reveal shocking statistics that children are getting less exercise playing outside than ever before. This alarming report concerns parents and teachers in communities across the nation, who have good reason for their concern. Nature is vital to the health and happiness of all humans. Recent studies in psychology and physical health reveal that while time outdoors is beneficial at every stage of life, it is most crucial for developing children. Playing outside and being engaged in nature allows kids to absorb Vitamin D, develop social skills and get exercise.

"70% of mothers recall spending time outdoors every day as children, while only 31% of their children do." –National Geographic

"The average American boy or girl spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day, and more than seven hours each day in front of an electronic screen." -NWF

Let's take a look at some of our grants for children. Be sure to share these grants with friends, teachers and nonprofits in your area. Help to foster health and wellness for future generations.

In-kind equipment grants to local USA organizations to support youth baseball and softball programming. Applications will be considered from organizations that are starting new programs or expanding existing programs.

Statistics show a high correlation rate between time spent in natural settings and reduced ADHD symptoms in children.

Schools who have implemented environmental education programs achieve higher average scores on standardized tests in math, reading, writing and listening.

For children to be physically fit, socially adept and strong in mind, they must experience time playing outside. This simple truth presents a challenge for communities in need of outdoor play areas, children's health and fitness programs. GrantWatch.com children's grants support the building of outdoor playgrounds to increase the amount of time and frequency kids are spending outside. Additionally, our sports and recreation grants support the development of healthy eating and exercise habits for K-12 students.

Are you involved with a nonprofit or school that works to improve the physical and spiritual health of children? Is there a mission in your community to build an outdoor playground or launch a fitness program for the local kids? GrantWatch.com grants have the power to enrich the lives of children in your neighborhood. Share this post to spread the word. Let's get our kids spending more time outside, developing healthy minds and bodies.

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I am looking for grants for schools in a very low income area but do not have money to pay for grant information. We need to improve out obesity rate and provide equipment for physical activities for our youth. Can you provide information on grants that we can apply for to help our children? Thank you so much.

Hi Wilma Jean, Thank you for your inquiry. You are welcome to browse our grant listing archives for free at https://www.grantwatch.com/archive-grants.php. If you see any previous grants for childhood health and activities, feel free to contact the funding source to see if any current grants are available. Subscriptions to view full grant listings on GrantWatch.com begin at just $18/week and you can sign up at https://www.grantwatch.com/plans.php. Thanks so much!